5 Ways to Practice Your Self Care on a Budget

Who doesn’t love a day or night of self-care? Taking a moment to take care of yourself is extremely important, but sometimes the big-ticket ideas like massages or facials can often be costly, so here are some of my favorite ways to take care of myself.

1. Use a sheet mask

Taking care of your skin is a great way to relax and sheet masks are a cheap skincare treat. Some of my favorites are the Garnier Moisture Bomb masks and the hydrating and purifying Neutrogena Hydroboost masks which should both be less than $3!

2. Light some candles

Relaxing scents are a great way to practice self-care. Grab an affordable one and light it for a night in.

3. Meditation Apps

There are a ton of meditation apps in the App Store all you have to do is find the right one for you. I’d definitely check out Headspace or Calm. This is definitely a self-care activity that can be done every few days.

4. Journal

Another idea that can be done every day or so. Write down your thoughts, what you want to improve, anything really. It’s great to get your thoughts out there like that is great for your mental health.

5. Clean Your Room/Apartment/House

Your room can often be a reflection of your headspace at the time so taking a moment to clean it up can help you feel better too! Trust me.

What are your cheap ways to take care of yourself? Let me know in the comments!

19 thoughts on “5 Ways to Practice Your Self Care on a Budget”

Listennn, I needed these tips! I love the spa but I don’t always have time go. Then the stress of not being able to get there compounds the stress that led me to need to go. It’s a vicious cycle LOL
I’ll definitely be trying these tips out!

These are all great ways to practice self-care. I journal daily and write a list of things I grateful for that happened that day. I try to keep my room a clutterless as possible and put on a diffuser with essential oils before bed.

Self care has been something I heavily implemented for myself this year. Writing in a journal every (almost every) morning has been the one I’ve been the most consistent with. That and my face and hair care. Other inexpensive options are reading, doing an at home mani and pedi or exercising to a YouTube video.

Short but sweet, your article and I do all these things. I am happy to see the big candle picture as I love candles to create a beautiful soft light all year round. Masks, I just bought one and cleaning is very comforting. Journalling, I have done for years ideally in very pretty journals and I suppose blogging is a way of journalling as well.